Ajou University Hospital Trauma Center Undergoes Close Investigation...Second Phase Underway for 10 Days

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hoon] Gyeonggi Province, which conducted a 6-day on-site investigation into Ajou University Hospital over allegations including obstruction of treatment for critically ill trauma patients and falsification of medical records in connection with the operation of the Gyeonggi Southern Regional Trauma Center, launched its second phase of investigation on the 17th.

The investigation team, led by the Director of the Healthcare Policy Division of Gyeonggi Province as team leader and including provincial inspectors, the Special Civil Investigation Police Unit for Civil Affairs, and the Yeongdeungpo-gu Health Center of Suwon, will conduct investigations on-site for 10 days through the 28th.

In accordance with Article 61 of the Medical Law (Report and Business Inspection, etc.), Gyeonggi Province will conduct investigations into hospital accounting including Ajou University Hospital's subsidy execution details.

The province plans to hear statements from relevant parties if necessary, and has established a policy to take measures in accordance with applicable laws, including administrative action and referral for investigation, should any violations be confirmed.

Previously, Gyeonggi Province conducted an on-site investigation from the 5th to the 10th to confirm facts regarding allegations recently raised against Ajou University Hospital, including obstruction of treatment for critically ill trauma patients, refusal of treatment, and falsification of medical records. The province's Special Civil Investigation Police Unit is conducting an investigation based on the findings from the first phase.

At the time, Governor Lee Jae-myung of Gyeonggi Province instructed the extension of the on-site investigation period for Ajou University Hospital, which was originally scheduled to conclude on the 7th, in order to clearly clarify the allegations.